Veterans Day 2012 in Southern Nevada

Veterans Day 2012 in Southern Nevada

By Joyce Lupiani. CREATED Nov 9, 2012

(KTNV) -- Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring armed service veterans. It is observed each year on Nov. 11 and coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day.

VETERANS DAY CLOSURES

The following will be closed Monday:

-- All federal government offices
-- All state government offices
-- United States Postal Service
-- All county government offices
-- Las Vegas municipal offices
-- Clark County Courts
-- Las Vegas Parks and Recreation's pools and community centers
-- North Las Vegas municipal offices
-- North Las Vegas Parks and Recreations' community centers
-- Henderson municipal offices
-- Henderson Parks and Recreation's community centers
-- Boulder City municipal offices
-- Boulder City Parks and Recreation center
-- All libraries in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson & Boulder City
-- Clark County School District

Several events take place to honor veterans both on Nov. 11 and the days preceding it in the Las Vegas valley. Also, a variety of businesses offer special deals or discounts for current and former members of the military.

In addition, Sports Clips will provide free haircuts to active duty service members and veterans, with valid proof of service.

SIGNING WALL AT FIESTA HENDERSON
When: Nov. 2-11, 24 hours per day
Where: Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway
What: Fiesta Henderson is paying respect to veterans for Veterans Day this year by giving the public an opportunity to offer support and appreciation by signing a special banner located adjacent to Festival Buffet on the second level of the property. The “signing wall” will be presented to the VFW Post 3848 on November 12, so it may be enjoyed by those who served our country on the eve of and during the holiday. Post 3848 is the chosen recipient because it is located down the street from Fiesta Henderson, which fulfills the property’s goal of serving its community.LAUGHLIN VETERANS DAY FESTIVAL
When: Nov. 9-11
Where: Event lot between River Palms and Golden Nugget, Laughlin, NV
What: Events will include a motorcycle show and shine, live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, military displays, an interactive vendor area and marketplace and a special Veterans Memorial ceremony. Country performer and veteran Rockie Lynne will headline with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings. Additional citywide events include the Smoke on the Water BBQ & Music Festival at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort, Rogue Warrior MMA fights at Colorado Belle, the Golden Nugget Laughlin's 25th Annual FastPast classic car show and Lee Greenwood appearing at Harrah's Laughlin.

ARMED SERVICES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
When: Nov. 8-11
Where: Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena
Admission: Free
What: The puck will drop during Veterans Day weekend at Fiesta Rancho’s SoBe Ice Arena for the 10th annual Armed Services Hockey Association (ASHA) Hockey Classic called “Hockey for Heroes.” 22 teams from around the world that are comprised of members of the military, police and fire will compete nearly 24 hours daily over four days.
Watch our interviewWOUNDED WARRIOR SOFTBALL GAME
When: 11 a.m. Nov. 10
Where: Pinnacle Field, 2203 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.
Admission: Free
What: The public is invited to watch a softball game between the Wounder Warrior Amputee softball team and Sun City softball team. First game is at 11 a.m. Second game is at 1:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.LAS VEGAS NATIONAL VETERANS DAY RUN
When: 7:11 a.m. Nov. 11
Where: Premium Outlets, Las Vegas Boulevard South
What: The 2nd annual Las Vegas National Veterans Day Run will start and end at the Premium Outlets on Las Vegas Boulevard South. The race will offer two distances -- 11K and a 1-mile charity walk for veterans.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
When: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: Southern Nevada Veterans Home, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Boulder City
What: The Disabled American Veterans, Black Mountain, Chapter 12 is inviting the public to attend a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11. There will be a special performance by the Nevada Opera Theatre Singers.

SIEGFRIED & ROY'S SECRET GARDEN AND DOLPHIN HABITAT
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South
What: All active and retired military members will be admitted free on Nov. 11. Family and friends will receive a military discount. Adult admission is $16.95; $11.95 for children ages 4-12; and free for children ages 3 and under.

Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden is home to the White Lions of Timbavati, the Royal White Tigers of Nevada, both Black and Spotted Leopards, as well as heterozygous Golden Tigers that carry the gene for the white coloration while the Dolphin Habitat serves as home for a family of bottlenose dolphins.

Caesars Entertainment is offering several entertainment offerings either free of charge or at discounted prices in celebration of Veteran's Day. They include:

Military personnel, past and present, may present their government issued military identification cards to the restaurant cashiers to take advantage of the Buffet of Buffet offer. The complimentary passes may be obtained at any Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas buffet on Nov.11, 2012 and are active for 24 hours from the time issued at the following buffets:

One part vivid imagination, two parts carnival and a shot of old world burlesque mixed with a heavy dash of decadence, "ABSINTHE," is offering $20 off reserved seating with the code ABS20 at the box office or through Ticketmaster.

Flamingo

Comedian George Wallace, known as "the guy who can roll the room over if it's dead” will be offering one free ticket throughout 2012.

"X Burlesque," one of the sexiest shows on the Strip, will offer a two-for-one discount.

Harrah’s

The original celebrity tribute spectacular, "Legends in Concert," has an ongoing two-for-one ticket discount.

The longest-running solo play in Broadway history, "Defending the Caveman," will offer two free tickets on Veteran’s Day and has an ongoing two-for-one ticket discount.

The longest-running comedy club in Las Vegas and the first standup comedy club ever created, The Improv, will offer a 20% off discount. Named “Best Strip Headliner” in the Las Vegas Weekly’s 2011 annual Vegas’ best awards, Mac King, is offering two free tickets through Nov. 17th.

The Quad

The over-the-top production of Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas, featuring the world’s best female impersonators performing as some of music’s biggest superstars, has an ongoing half-price ticket offer.

Jeff Civillico’s show blends comedy with physical humor, stunts and juggling with friendly audience interaction and insane amounts of energy, is offering two free tickets on Saturday Nov. 10th and has an ongoing $10 General Admission ticket or $15 VIP ticket.

Vegas’ only star-studded striptease spectacular, "PEEPSHOW," is offering a two-for-one deal on any performance now through Dec. 2nd using code 241PEEP.

FREE ADMISSION TO RED ROCK DURING VETERANS DAY WEEKEND
When: Nov. 10-12
Where: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
What: The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, is waiving recreation-related fees for Nov. 10-12 in honor of our veterans.

RESTAURANTS/RETAIL OFFERING SPECIAL DEALS

** Offers are not available at all locations. Please check in advance and check for restrictions.

In addition, MGM Resorts International is hosting "Salute To The Troops" for more than 60 wounded warriors for Veterans Day Weekend. The 60 veterans will be treated like high rollers by MGM Resorts, in conjunction with America Airlines and the USO. The annual event is a weekend of relaxation, entertainment and sightseeing for the chosen veterans. The event will take place Nov. 8 through Nov. 12. Read our story.

If you would like to add an event to this list, please send a press release to desk@ktnv.com.

Joyce Lupiani

Joyce Lupiani is the managing editor for PositivelyLV.com and contributes to KTNV.com and NowTrending.com.

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